2 MbN: “Equalizer” a3 MbN: Select the desired setting.4 Press to exit.Note:R When this feature is turned on, isdisplayed while talking.R Depending on the condition and quality ofyour telephone line, this feature mayemphasise existing line noise. If it becomesdifficult to hear, turn this feature off.R This feature is not available while using thespeakerphone.Call shareYou can join an existing outside call.To join the conversation, press M N whenthe other handset is on an outside call.Note:R To prevent other users from joining yourconversations with outside callers, turn theprivacy mode on (page 23).Key lockThe handset can be locked so that no calls orsettings can be made. Incoming calls can beanswered, but all other functions are disabledwhile key lock is on.To turn key lock on, press for about 3seconds.R is displayed.R To turn key lock off, press for about 3seconds.Note:R Calls to emergency numbers cannot bemade until key lock is turned off.Power back-up operationWhen a power failure occurs, the chargedhandset temporarily supplies power to thebase unit (power back-up mode). This allowsyou to make and receive calls using a handsetduring a power failure. The base unit will notperform any other functions. You can program“Power Failure” and the default setting is“Auto” (page 23).Important:R If a handset is not placed on the base unitwhen a power failure occurs, “Base nopower Press e” or “Press e” isdisplayed. After pressing M N on thehandset, place it on the base unit to startpower back-up mode.R Power back-up mode will not work if thebattery level of the power supplyinghandset is / .R Do not lift the power supplying handsetfrom the base unit during power back-upmode.R Do not touch the handset’s charge contactsduring power back-up mode.R If the battery level is low, the unit will notwork sufficiently during power back-upmode. In addition, in case handset batterypower runs out, we recommend connectinga corded-type telephone (without ACadaptor) to the same telephone line or tothe same telephone line jack using aT-adaptor.R Calls cannot be made during a powerfailure until key lock is turned off (page 17).R If “Please wait for 1 minute.” isdisplayed, please do not operate the unituntil the message disappears.Panasonic Ni-MH batteryperformance (supplied batteries)during power back-up modeWhen the batteries are fully charged,operating time of the handset in powerback-up mode varies depending on usage.– Continuous use of the handset in powerback-up mode: 2 hours max.– Continuous use of the handset other than ahandset in power back-up mode: 3 hoursmax.– Not in use in power back-up mode: 3 hoursmax.Note:R Actual battery performance depends onusage and ambient environment.17Making/Answering Calls